OffGrade

OffGrade Materials

OffGrade polymer materials are production surplus, transitional, or reclassified grades that offer excellent value for applications where prime certification is not mandatory. These materials may have minor variations in color, additive levels, or processing characteristics while maintaining functional performance. Onyx Gate sources and supplies OffGrade thermoplastics across all major polymer families.

OffGrade materials represent a sustainable sourcing option by diverting production surplus from waste streams back into manufacturing. They are ideal for internal or non-branded products, secondary processing, and applications where cost optimization is a priority.

  • Significantly lower cost compared to prime and OffSpec grades
  • Suitable for a wide range of non-critical applications
  • Available in various polymer types and forms (pellets, granules, regrind)
  • Contributes to sustainability goals by reducing industrial waste
  • Consistent supply from production surplus and transitional lots
  • Tested and documented with actual specification data
OffGrade Benefits
Injection MoldingIndustrial components, pallets, crates, construction accessories
ExtrusionPiping, profiles, sheets, industrial strapping
Blown FilmAgricultural film, construction liners, heavy-duty sacks
Blow MoldingIndustrial containers, drums, utility items
Roto MoldingTanks, large containers, marine products
OffGrade Applications

OffGrade materials are supplied in various physical forms to suit different processing requirements. Each shipment includes a certificate of analysis detailing the actual specification parameters.

PelletsStandard pellet form for direct processing in injection, extrusion, and blow molding
GranulesCrushed or ground material for blending and compounding applications
RegrindPost-industrial regrind from production waste and start-up scrap
Lumpy / BulkLump form for reprocessing and masterbatch production
OffGrade Forms

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